This marks the first time in history that the Vietnamese team has secured four gold medals in an IChO that was held in person.

Hà Nội authorities are ramping up efforts to enforce regulations at parking sites piloting cashless payment systems, urging stricter inspections and penalties for non-compliant operators.

A landslide that occurred at around 9:25pm on 13 July in Khe Qué Hamlet, Xuân Ái Commune, Lào Cai Province destroyed two houses, killing two people and injuring three others.

French Ambassador to Việt Nam Olivier Brochet spoke with the press to reflect on key milestones in bilateral relations and share his outlook on future cooperation.

Health authorities in HCM City have issued an urgent alert after six people died from dengue fever, amid a spike in infections driven by the onset of the rainy season.

HCM City plans to ban student mobile phone use in schools starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, including during recess, unless specifically permitted by teachers.

The Party Committee and Command of Coast Guard Region No. 3 based in HCM City (formerly Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province) are stepping up efforts to promote the “Dân vận khéo” (Skillful mass mobilisation) movement and build “Good mass mobilisation units” for the 2021-25 period, aiming to strengthen people-based defence at sea.

Gas-powered motorbikes and mopeds will be banned from Hà Nội’s Ring Road 1 starting mid-2026 under a new government directive to fight pollution.

Medical experts from Việt Nam and Taiwan (China) exchanged notes and shared insights on the latest advances in cancer prevention and treatment at the International Conference on Cancer Care held in HCM City on July 12.

HCM City is expediting the development of key transport infrastructure projects as part of its long-term strategy to transform into a coastal megacity, with a focus on the nearly 3,000-hectare Cần Giờ Coastal Tourism Urban Area.

Beyond ticking boxes, Hà Nội’s rural development strategy focuses on quality of life, environmental sustainability and community empowerment.

As Việt Nam’s fertility rate hits a historic low, the Government is drafting legislation to promote childbirth, protect reproductive rights and invest in elder care services.

Immediately after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, Việt Nam established an agency dedicated to searching for those missing in the war. The country has been proactive in supporting the search for US soldiers missing in action during the war in Việt Nam.

The Hà Nội Oncology Hospital on July 11 announced that its team of doctors has saved the life of a 72-year-old woman with heart failure and a rare tumour.

Raising total factor productivity (TFP) is essential for Việt Nam to sustain high economic growth and achieve high-income status by 2045, experts said at a seminar held in Hà Nội on July 10.

The Investigation Police Agency found that a number of leaders and officials of State management agencies in Thanh Hoá Province also committed violations by abusing their positions and authority for personal gain.

The victim, identified as M.M.D., a 27-year-old American national temporarily residing in An Hải Ward, was found dead at the scene after his motorcycle reportedly veered off Hoàng Sa Road and fell into a roadside drainage ditch, near the peak of Bãi Bắc Pass.

The Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp is taking decisive steps to intensify the monitoring of fishing vessel activities as it seeks to contribute to national efforts for removing the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on illegal, unrepoarted and unregulated fishing.

Residents in HCM City involved in civil enforcement cases will now receive official notifications through the government’s VNeID app, replacing traditional in-person meetings and postal delivery as part of a nationwide digital transformation effort.

HCM City is implementing a range of measures to support job transitions for public employees and non-specialised workers who no longer continue in their roles after the reorganisation of administrative units and apparatus.